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SLW Centennial HS NAVY JROTC Has Annual Military Inspection (AMI)

February 11, 2019 By VICTOR APONTE

On Thursday, January 31, 2019, the SLW Centennial HS NAVY JROTC had its Annual Military Inspection (AMI). The Inspecting officer was Commander Patrick Thurman, USN (retired). CDR Thurman is the Area 7 Manager of the NJROTC program and oversees the NJROTC program for the entire state of Florida and over 60 NJRTOC units. CDR Thurman was truly impressed with the professionalism and military bearing that the Black Talon Cadets possessed. The inspection verifies that all NJROTC requirements are being met to include academics, marching and drill, physical fitness and personnel inspection. The AMI, also known as Navy Day at SLW … Read More

SLW Centennial Naval Science Instructor at Woodcarvers Presentation

January 28, 2019 By VICTOR APONTE

SLW Centennial High School NAVY JROTC‘s own Naval Science Instructor Gunnery Sergeant Rodriguez, USMC (Ret.) participated in the Woodcarvers Purple Heart Cane presentation this weekend on the 26th of January 2019. He can be seen on the accompanied picture third from the right. The Woodcarvers Organization presents handmade walking canes to Military Veteran and Active Duty Purple Heart recipients.

SLW Centennial NAVY JROTC Participates in the St. Lucie County MLK Parade

January 24, 2019 By VICTOR APONTE

Cadets from the SLW Centennial NAVY JRTOC proudly participated in the St. Lucie County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade as part of the 35th Anniversary Commemorative Celebration. The theme this year was “A Legacy of Justice, Peace, and Equality.”